The Pittsburgh Pirates (1-5) open up the home portion of their 2021 schedule with an afternoon game against the Chicago Cubs (3-3), the first game of a three-game series. The Pirates will send Tyler Anderson out to the mound, while the Cubs will counter with veteran right-hander Jake Arrieta. Anderson allowed three runs over five innings in his season debut against the Cubs. Arrieta gave up one run over six innings in his season debut versus the Pirates. Here are the lineups for today:
Pirates
Here's how we line up for the Home Opener.#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/l7JqVsF5Yy
— Pirates (@Pirates) April 8, 2021
Cubs
Jake Arrieta makes the start today in Pittsburgh!#CubTogether pic.twitter.com/wEqQSNjTxi
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 8, 2021
